A latte with a leaf-shaped latte art design in a white ceramic cup, with a La Marzocco espresso machine visible in the blurry background at a restaurant in Big Bear.

The Copper Q

The Copper Q – Big Bear’s Artisan Café & Culinary Boutique In the heart of Big Bear Village, The Copper Q offers a unique experience where food, coffee, and creativity come together. Known for its cozy atmosphere and stylish retail...

Sunset view along a lakeside walking trail in Big Bear.

Alpine Pedal Path

Alpine Pedal Path Length: 2.5 miles One Way  Difficulty: Easy Hike This asphalt path meanders along the sparkling north shore of Big Bear Lake from Stanfield Cutoff to the Solar Observatory and Serrano Campground. This path features gentle ups-and-down as it...

Two Hikers in Big Bear

Sugarloaf National Recreation Trail

Sugarloaf National Recreation Trail Length: 10 miles Round Trip (1,200 feet elevation gain)  Difficulty: Hard From the south end of Stanfield Cutoff on Big Bear Blvd. Hwy 38 continue for 6 miles heading south toward Redlands. Turn right on 2N93, at...

A hiking trail winds through a mountainous landscape with a tree growing from a large boulder in Big Bear.

Skyline Trail

Skyline Trail in Big Bear Length: 8.5 miles One Way (160 feet elevation gain) Difficulty: Moderate Skyline Trail begins at the intersection of Forest Road 2N10 and 2N06.  Popular with hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian traffic.  The trail winds through stands...

A small wooden bridge along a forest hiking trail in Big Bear.

Siberia Creek Trail

Siberia Creek Trail Length: 18.2 Miles Round Trip (5,308 feet elevation gain)  Difficulty: Hard On your way to or leaving Big Bear Lake, California, hit this overnight hiking/camping trip. Being a moderately difficult route, 11 hours average to complete, this trail...

A hiking trail winds through a forest of tall pine trees in Big Bear.

Sand Canyon Road Viewpoint

Sand Canyon Road Viewpoint Length: 4.6 Miles Difficulty: Moderate The Sand Canyon Road Viewpoint Trail offers a moderate out-and-back route just outside Big Bear City. The trail follows a quiet forest service road that steadily climbs through open terrain, leading...

A trail sign points to "Jenks Lake Trail 1.1 M" on a sunny path in Big Bear.

Jenks Lake Trail

Jenks Lake Trail Length: 3.1 miles  Difficulty: Easy Escape into the San Bernardino National Forest on this family‑friendly trail alongside Frog Creek. Starting from Barton Flats Visitor Center, the path climbs gently for about a mile before reaching the serene Jenks...

A trail sign for Cougar Crest Trail sits on a dirt path overlooking Big Bear Lake and mountains.

Cougar Crest Trail

Cougar Crest Trail Length: 4.8 mile  Difficulty: Moderate The Cougar Crest Trail offers a peaceful yet rewarding hike through pine and oak forests with steady elevation gain and beautiful lake views. Starting near the Discovery Center, the trail gradually climbs...

A dirt path winds through sunlit pine trees in a Big Bear forest.

Bow Canyon to Moon Ridge Loop

Bow Canyon to Moon Ridge Loop Length: 2.3 miles  Difficulty: Moderate Begin at the Ridgecrest Drive trailhead (about 1 mile southeast of Bear Mountain Golf Course) . The loop climbs steadily northeast along forested trails, reaching scenic viewpoints atop Moon Ridge. On...

A panoramic view of Big Bear Lake and surrounding mountains from a hiking vantage point.

Bertha Peak Trail

Bertha Peak Trail Length: 7.2 mile  Difficulty: Moderate Bertha Peak Trail in Big Bear Lake is a 7.2-mile round-trip hike that climbs over 1,400 feet to reach an 8,201-foot summit. Starting near Cougar Crest Trailhead, this moderately challenging trail offers...

A clear view of Big Bear Lake and distant mountains framed by large rocks and trees.

Castle Rock Peak

Castle Rock Trail Length: 1.42 mile  Difficulty: Moderate Castle Rock Trailhead is located just off Big Bear Blvd (Hwy 18), about 1 mile east of Boulder Bay Park. Look for a small brown wooden trail sign on the south side...

A scenic view of mountains and valleys under a cloudy sky in Big Bear.

Wildhorse Creek Trail

Wildhorse Creek Trail Length: 6.6 miles  Difficulty: Hard Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, Wildhorse Creek Trail offers a challenging out-and-back hike with steady elevation gain through sparse oak forest. Though it doesn’t follow a creek, the trail rewards...

cenic view of forested mountains and lake during a hike at Big Bear.

Hanna flat Trail

Hanna Flat Trail Length: 7.8 miles Round Trip (50 feet elevation gain)  Difficulty: Moderate Hanna Flat Trail begins between campsites 54 and 55 in Hanna Flat Campground and shares the Gray’s Peak Trailhead on Hwy 38.  The trail climbs from the...